Gas Hot Water Repairs & Replacement in Kingsford NSW

You can hand the whole problem to us and stop calling around. Our gasfitters are licensed for the gas work and the plumbing, so a leaking cylinder, a pilot that will not stay lit, a failed thermocouple or gas valve, or a weeping TPR or tempering valve is all sorted by the one crew. We also service existing systems, replace or install storage and continuous flow units for natural gas and LPG homes, handle any gas line or flue upgrade and lodge the compliance paperwork on your behalf.

A pilot light that has simply blown out can sometimes be relit by following the instructions printed on the unit, and that is the one thing worth trying before you call. If it will not stay lit or you are unsure, stop there and ring us, because a repeatedly failing pilot usually points to a thermocouple or gas valve fault.

When a property manager rings about a block of units across the region, we take the job on and schedule the visits efficiently. Multiple hot water units at one address are no problem at all.

Take a home where the gas line to the hot water unit was sized for a small storage tank years ago. A new continuous flow unit draws more gas at full flow, so the line may need upgrading from the meter, and that is a real part of the price. We check the gas supply as part of the quote so you know the full picture before you decide.

A thermocouple produces a tiny electrical current only while it is hot, and the gas valve relies on that current to stay open. The output falls as the sensor ages, so eventually it drops below what the valve needs and the gas shuts off. That decline is why pilot outages tend to become more frequent over time rather than happening once.

Gasfitting licensing exists because burners, flues and gas pipework carry real risks if they are handled badly. Every gasfitter we employ holds a current licence, the business carries public liability insurance, and we test and certify each installation before we leave. Those three things together are what the law and your insurer expect to see.

Nobody wants to pay for a repair only to have the unit fail a month later, and we feel the same way. When we believe a fix will hold for years we say so, and when we think a repair would only be a stopgap we tell you that too. Either way you are making the decision with the full story.

The duration we quote is based on the actual job, not a generic figure. A storage unit for a matching storage unit falls at the shorter end, while continuous flow conversions, new gas lines, flue changes and relocations sit at the longer end and can fill most of a day. Testing and the compliance certificate are included in that estimate.

The TPR valve is the safety device that releases pressure and overheated water before a storage cylinder can be damaged, which is why testing it sits at the heart of every service we carry out. The same visit takes in a burner clean, gas pressure and ignition tests, a check that the flue draws properly, a tempering valve reading of no more than 50 degrees Celsius, a sediment flush and an anode check. We finish by testing for leaks and carbon monoxide and noting anything approaching the end of its life.

We guarantee what we do, and the manufacturer guarantees what they build. Our workmanship guarantee covers the installation or repair itself, so a leak at a joint we made or a flue we fitted incorrectly is our responsibility to come back and correct. The manufacturer’s warranty covers faults in the unit, and a licensed install with a compliance certificate is what keeps that warranty intact.

Do not restart a continuous flow unit over and over at the power point in the hope it will catch. Repeated ignition attempts without success usually mean a gas supply, igniter or flow sensor issue that needs a proper diagnosis. Switch it off, note any error display, and pass that on to the gasfitter when you call.

The two systems solve the same problem in different ways, and each has a natural fit. Continuous flow suits homes where demand is spread across the day and the gas line can deliver the higher MJ/h input the unit needs at full fire. Storage suits homes that draw heavily at the same time of day and want a straightforward swap for the cylinder already in place. A quick look at your household and your gas connection usually makes the answer clear.